In honor of Eid El-Fitr, the Federal Government has declared a two-day public holiday. The dates for the holiday are Tuesday, April 9, and Wednesday, April 10, 2024. These dates have been chosen in order to allow for sufficient time for celebration and observance of the holiday.
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, officially announced the public holidays via a statement issued by Aishetu Ndayako, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry. These holidays will be observed nationwide and will be observed by both public and private institutions.
“The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government congratulates all Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan.
“Dr Tunji-Ojo calls on Muslim Ummah to imbibe and practice the virtues that entail kindness, love, tolerance, peace, good neighbourliness, and compassion as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).
“He urged Nigerians to continue in the spirit of Unity in order to improve and achieve peace and oneness in the country.
“The Minister wishes all Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-el-Fitr celebration and prays that the peace, blessings and favour of Allah be with everyone and our Great Nation,” the statement said.
